Compliance Investigator
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Salary$188k – $230k
LocationUS, Minnesota, Maplewood
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 26, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live10h ago
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Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Seven (7) years of investigation experience in a law enforcement agency, law firm, auditing firm, corporate legal department, finance department, and/or auditing department in a private, public, government or military environment
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (completed and verified prior to start)
Certified Fraud Examiner
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience with electronic discovery and other electronic document/data preservation, search and review technologies
Ability to work independently as part of cross-functional teams
Investigative experience in financial or 'white collar' crime investigations
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
Responsibilities may include direct/indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to U.S. Export Control Laws
Must assess candidates' U.S. person status to comply with export control laws and government contracts
Skills
electronic discovery
electronic document/data preservation
search technologies
review technologies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings accounts
Health care flexible spending accounts
Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid absences
Retirement benefits
Job Description:
Job Title
Compliance Investigator
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
Responsibilities
The Impact You’ll Make in this RoleThe person hired for the position of Compliance Investigatorwill primarily be responsible for all aspects of conducting internal compliance investigations, including fact gathering, applying facts to relevant policies, and documenting findings.
As a Compliance Investigator you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
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Working independently to manage and conduct all phases of internal compliance investigations at the direction of the Global Ethics & Compliance Investigations Leader or external counsel
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Gather facts
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Identify relevant policies
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Develop an investigation plan
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Interview concerned parties, witnesses, and persons of interest
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Collect and review evidence
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Document findings in a concise, factual, and defensible manner
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Identify risks and make recommendations to address those risks
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Collaborate with other investigation partners including HR, Global Security, and Audit
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
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Seven (7) years of investigation experience in a law enforcement agency, law firm, auditing firm, corporate legal department, finance department, and/or auditing department in a private, public, government or military environment
Nice to have
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
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Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (completed and verified prior to start)
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Certified Fraud Examiner
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Skills include:
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Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
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Experience with electronic discovery and other electronic document/data preservation, search and review technologies
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Ability to work independently as part of cross-functional teams
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Investigative experience in financial or “white collar” crime investigations
Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain “non-U.S. persons” (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, “Temporary Residents” (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.
To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates’ U.S. person status.
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $188,251 - $230,084, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 10/26/2026 To 11/25/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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